Three people have been arrested after an 'assault' in Abingdon

The incident occurred in the town centre yesterday (July 5). 

Police attended the incident within minutes, safeguarded the victim and found and detained three suspects. 

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The operation was carried out by police community support officers, Susie Morley and Ali Blood, who were on bikes. 

Different officers then arrived to arrest the suspects.  

Police have thanked staff from local businesses and members of the public who came to the victim's aid before their arrival.

A Thames Valley Police statement said: "Whilst out patrolling Abingdon town centre, the PCSOs responded to a report of an assault that had just taken place.

"They attended within minutes, safeguarded the victim and subsequently found and detained three suspects."